Monday, May 13, 2013

Thinking of Selling Your House? Make Sure You Do These Things First

Selling a house is a big step and can also be quite stressful. However, from thorough research to a self storage unit, there are a few things you can do to ensure that the process is as easy and stress-free as possible.

Do your research

When deciding who to put your property on the market with, don't just go for your closest estate agent because you could end up losing out. Valuations are free so try to get at least three from different companies before making a decision. Don't be fooled into going with the estate agent that gives you the highest valuation however because there is no guarantee that you will actually get this. Don't forget to consider any fees they may charge and what their success rate is.

Also research recently sold house prices and current property valuations to get a feel for the market. Once you have all this information you can make an informative and realistic decision regarding an asking price for your property.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

By law, all homes that are for sale must have a valid EPC. This helps to assess and communicate how energy efficient your property is. Your estate agent can help you to obtain this certificate quickly and correctly but do make sure you have one before viewings commence.

Prepare for viewings

With the current economic climate the way it is, selling a house is not easy. Bearing this in mind, it is essential that you make your property as appealing as possible to prospective buyers. Take some time to de-clutter, clean, finish those DIY jobs and even freshen up with a lick of paint. Don't forget the outside as well - this is the first thing people will see and first impressions really do count.

Bright, open spaces allow people to visualise what their furniture would look like in the property so don't make rooms look small and over-crowded. If you have problems with space, put everything in a self storage unit for a few weeks because you never know, it could be the difference between making a sale or not.

Make it easy

If you are serious about selling your house then make it as easy as possible for your agent to do this. Make sure they have a set of keys so they can access the property if you're not there and be open to last-minute viewings. If possible, make yourself scarce when you know there is going to be a viewing because potential buyers are far more likely to evaluate the property thoroughly if the owners aren't there.

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